La Wantzenau

commune in Bas-Rhin, France

La Wantzenau is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department, Alsace, France. It is close to Strasbourg. There are many Alsatian-style houses left in La Wantzenau. There are also modern houses.

La Wantzenau
The Ill River in La Wantzenau
The Ill River in La Wantzenau
Coat of arms of La Wantzenau
Location of La Wantzenau
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La Wantzenau is located in France
La Wantzenau
La Wantzenau
La Wantzenau is located in Grand Est
La Wantzenau
La Wantzenau
Coordinates: 48°39′32″N 7°49′45″E / 48.6589°N 7.8292°E / 48.6589; 7.8292
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentBas-Rhin
ArrondissementStrasbourg-Campagne
CantonBrumath
IntercommunalityStrasbourg
Government
 • Mayor (2001–2008) Claude Graebling
Area
1
25.39 km2 (9.80 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
5,892
 • Density230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
67519 /67610
Elevation128–135 m (420–443 ft)
(avg. 130 m or 430 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.